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Cette série se concentre sur une famille du sud de l'Amérique, naviguant à travers les difficultés de la pauvreté avec résilience et chaleur. Le récit met en lumière l'ingéniosité et la perspective optimiste de son personnage principal, Mme Wiggs, face aux nombreux défis de la vie. À travers des histoires de rassemblements communautaires et de célébrations, les récits explorent des thèmes durables d'espoir, de persévérance et la force trouvée dans la connexion humaine. Elle offre un regard réconfortant sur la vie quotidienne et le pouvoir durable de l'esprit humain.

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Lovey Mary

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    Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

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    Set in an old Louisville slum, the narrative follows the Wiggs family as they confront eviction and take in two orphans. Alice Hegan Rice crafts a tale rich in humor and hope, showcasing the resilience of a community facing adversity. Originally published in 1901, this beloved novel has inspired numerous adaptations, including films and stage productions. Its enduring charm and uplifting themes make it a significant work by a Kentucky author, now reintroduced for contemporary readers.

    Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
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    Lovey Mary

    Alice Hegan Rice (1870-1942) was an American novelist. Born in Shelbyville, Kentucky, she wrote over two dozen books, the most famous of which is Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The book was a best seller in 1902 and was set in Louisville, Kentucky where she lived. Hegan was married to poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice. Rice was the niece of author Frances Little. Several of her earlier works were translated into German, French, Danish, and Swedish, and three (Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1901), Mr. Opp (1909), and A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill (1912)) were dramatized. Both before and after she became a novelist she was favorably known for short stories contributed to the magazines. Among her other works are: Lovey Mary (1903), Sandy (1905), Captain June (1907), The Honorable Percival (1914), Calvary Alley (1917), Miss Mink's Soldier and Other Stories (1918) and Quin (1921).

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